Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 2

PAGE TWO ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH UPPER ALTON PATRONS BACK SCHOOL BONDS Horace Mann And Dunbar School Bodies Unanimously Pledge Help In Passing the Issue. Patrons of two Upper Alton schools last night Indorsed the proposed 1200,000 bond Issue for the erection of a new school building lo replace the Glllbam school and additions to the Lovojoy and Theodore Hoosevelt High schools. Meetings of patrons were held at the Horace Mann school and the Dunbnr, the I'ppei 1 Alton colored school. The meeting at Horace Mann was all ended by 300 parsons. A program was given by children of the school who pang bond issue songs.

Several speeches were by Junior four- minute men. Following the program Ihe meeting was turned ove to Superintendent Reavis. Addresses were made by President Scboeffler of tho Board of Education, and D. A. Wy- and Major R.

K. Wilkinson, Seventh ward members of tho Board. President Schoefflpr told the needs of the schools and pointed out that. one only by which new buildings can be erected is a bond issue. Major Wilkinson and Mr.

Wyckoff told of the crowded conditions pre, Vailiug in schools in the eastern part of the city and asserted that the new buildlns at Gillliam that congestion at Ihe Horace Mann will be Principal IX. L. Lowry of the Horace Mann school also spoke and toid of crowded conditions at that school. The new school at Gillliam will means that two or three rooms at Horace Maun, now used by pupilH from Gillliam district, will be available for we by Horace Mann students. All students above fifth grade from the Gillham district uow are attending Horace Mann because there Is ho room at Gillliam.

Superintendent Wilson oC the East Alton schools and the president of the Kant Alton Board of Education were present at. the meetinK ana urged support, of the bond issue. The Horace Mann patrons unanimously a resolution indorsing the issue and pledging support of members. Mr. Reavis, President Schoeffler It.

G. Husktnson, Hcretary of the School Board, also addressed a meet- tag of patrons at Dunbar school. Patrons at that school filso indorsed the Issue. Meetings of purtoiis will be held tonight at Lincoln and Douglas 'eliools. At.

Lincoln Principal W. V. Loper will ask the parlous if they wish to organize an association for next year. Lincoln has so far had no patrons' association. GRANITE CITY TO PLAY HERE SUNDAY Strong Team Will Oppose Club In Garni at- Park.

The Moose club Sunday will Hie Granite City team at Park. This in the team which wa (Irritated by the Alton team in Ktime at Granite Sunday. It was the tight pitching of Loga in the plnclifw which won for ui locals. Tho Granite players rcar.hei for a goodly number of hit but with prospective run Kellers on the pitched in sterlln fashion and turned back his oppon en Is. The (Irariiio City team posseaae one of the strongest teams in parts and will give the Moose ani the fans a good run for their money Sunday.

Kauffmann, a member of a local Industrial League team, is th leading Mugger and a former Three I League tiurler is doing the pitch ing PERSONAL Our Grocer Likes to sell POST TOASTIES says because they sell so fast. Mr. and Mrs. W. Clark and J.

Wylie Hpfnt yesterday in St. Louis. Mrs. II. M.

Schwemw will leave Sat unlay for whcro she wll spend a few weeks with her sister Mrs. William Tlndall, and on her re turn will bring back to her Alton home her aged mother, Mrs. Charlott Crocker, who has been making i protracted sUay In Washington and wants to como back home. Mrs Crocker has fulled In strength an'd some of her faculties since she wen East. Slio Is Hearing her ninety-third birthday.

Gftorse Hermann -Is here trom Los Angeles, visiting uis mother Mrs. Margaret Hermann. He has been In the West a years. H. K.

Turk, president ot the Max oiner Battery Service Company, at tended the sixth annual banquet American Association of Engineers which was held at the Planters Hote In St. Louis yesterday. Miss Wiltna Bustlne will leave to morrow for Chicago, where she wll spend throve weeks with Uor slater Mrs. Reed. She will be accompanied by Miss Augusta Cershoff and Miss Frieda Gross.

Tho two-year-old son of Mr. am Mrs. Joseph tUchardsoii was operate( upon today at St. Joseph's Edward Smith was removed to his homo "today from St. Joseph's Hos pltnl.

Mrs. Lawrence Plepert returned her home on State street today afte being at the hospital for a tew weeks Miss Sadie Angel, of West Alton the dy shopping in the city. Joe WetiS and wlte, of Pearl, wer in tho city today on business, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Cole, of SI Louis called lit Alton'today lo trans act business. Minn Klile Daley, of Toledo, Oho, i visiting friends In Upper Alton.

John R. Kienstra arrived today from Chicago and will make short bus ness visit In the city. Edward Wallace, of Grafton, was business caller in Alton this mornini Honry Waddell was here from Graf ton today ou business. H. M.

Mofllck, of Decatnr, is a vis tor In this city this we.elc. Miss Cello Cain, of Springfield, arrived today for short visit wlt friends. Mr. und Mrs. R.

W. Connell, GrtggsvUle, are shopping in Alton thl week. Alfred Schraeder Sells Bluff Home. Loyhe of the Eagl Packet Co. has bought tho residence of Alfred Schraeder adjoining River view Park on the north, Tho house was completed a little over a year ago Tha price paid for it is $8,500.

Capt Ley ho plans to occupy the house as soon as he can get possession. has arranged his runs on the steam boats so that he can make Alton his home. Can! DR.BRUNKCASE ON TRIAL IN CITY COURT Publisher Of Booklet And Organizer Of Boys' Society Says Intentions Were Perfectly Honest. which he proposed take care of them. 'The City court took up the case of Dr.

Thomas L. Brunk, this morning. An Indictment bad been ofund against TM Brunk charging him with contributing to the delinquency of children. At the opening of the trial it became evident that a DOOK let which the accused had written Tor circulation among boys would play an Important part in' the trial The position taken by the Assistant States Attorney Gilson Browfi, was ihat this among boys, seemed to encourage the boys to oppose their parents, and that it informed them that if they found their parents unreasonable to come to him and.the organization of boys to form would It was such an Incident as that, the assistant states attorney that afforded the foundation of this case. A boy.

a member of Dr. Brunk's organization, bavins difficulty at school, also had dllliculiy at home and 'went to Dr. Bmnk who. It is alleged, financed the boy with the expenses of a trip to SI. Louis.

The boy was picked up in Louis by the police and sent back to Aton, ami here the boy told that Brunk had given (he money to pay for the trip. Tbo booklet of Dr. Brunk Urged the boys to strike for their, rights, reminding them that men secured their rights by striking, ana In'-the book the boys were tansht, it Is claimed by, the Assistant States Attorney, to flout the authority of their parents. Nonv STAFFORD MILLER BACK ON THE JOB Contractors at Work On College Avenue Pavement But Rain Stops Force of Men at Intervals. are support ot the children, xa was leaving today for said this afternoon that according to compromise he gives tha wife the )us1iiesa and will pay each month for He saW Chicago where ha will make his home and where he Is In the contracting business.

Funeral of J. C. Campbell Tomorrow. Tho funeral of tho latu Glllham School principal, J. C.

Campbell, will )o hold tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 address and the hour during" which she talked slipped away Before the college people realized that so much time was taken. The Y. P. of tlio College Avenue Baptist Church hold a social last night in the church vestry and there- waa a large attendance. The social a most Interesting affair and the young people greatly enjoyed the evening.

Mrs. George Nevlln lias gone to Tomorrow o'clock at the family home on Jersoyvllle where Hhe will sneml A rut, i I.VTU iseoks visiting at tho Herd home and The services will bo Jomluctud by Rov. Dr. D. T.

Maglll, ut ho Upper Alton Ilaiitlst Church. S6V iral officials ot tho Court of Honor ar- from Springllold this morning to attend tho funeral of Mr. Campbell. College Students Present with other relatives in Jersey County. ORN SYRUP tin twmttt Jart tltkl Kod Fioiuou.1 AMOS-JAMBS OnOCKR CO, ST.

LOUIS The students of boquet this morning at the chapel ex ercises In recognition work in the hundred thousand dolla drive In tho city Jhurtleff College edowtnent fuud, Dr. Hotter Iwi been a real hustler iu tbe drive and the students presented ilnx the flowers this morning as iionie is the former residence of their appreciation ot his ef- 'orts. Ladles Going to Colllnsville Meeting. A party of Uaptist ladles from tufa 'Ity will go to Collinsvillo tomorrow raoniing to represent the Vpper Alton owned by Mr. Noviac.

Notice. Owing to the death of Mr. Campball. Court of- Honor mem- Baptist Church at rally of bers ol 841 and 814 kindly mall dues? 1m Bamitit woman of Alton loo. J.

C. QAMPBIflLL. President Potter With Boquet. DAUBMAN ESTATE IS LEFT IN TRUST Cannot Be Distributed Until Death Cast Children, Whereupon Distribution Will Be to Next of Kl The last will and testament of Hen ry J. Daubmnn, late of Alton, bus been filed In the Probate Court at Edwards vlllo.

The will is wftnesied by C. Llverctt and John P. Bauer. The es consisting of $800 personal prop erty and $60.000 real estate Is left In trust to his five sons and one daugh ter. The sons are Henry William Marlus Charles J.

and George W. Daubman. The daughter is Mrs Ella P. Ford Under the provisions the 'trust arrangement the Income Is to be divided quarterly In equal parts to each child until the death ot tbe last surviving. it is to divided among the heirs of the children of the testator.

Power is given to sell the real estate, the pro ceeds to go Into said trust fund. Ella F. Ford, daughter, William F. Daubman, Marlus R. Daubman and George W.

Daubman are named as executors without bond. James Balllnger Will Filed. The last will and 'testament of Jas Balllnger, of Foster township has been led for probate. The deceased leaves his widow, Matilda Ballinger, and four sons and three daughtesr. The widow is given a life estate In his property, both real and personal, death it is to tweon the sev( and at her be divided equally be seven children after sale ot the property.

Tbe estate Is valued al personal property and $6,900 real estate. The will was made June 1, 1906, and is witnessed by C. Mor rissey, J. E. Dunnegan and C.

W. Lev erett. resent this church In the party tomorrow are: Mrs. John Christy, MTS. Henrietta Hallam, Mrs.

McBrien, Mrs J. E. Orr. Mrs. M.

Burton, Mrs. George M. Potter, Mrs. Enos Johnson, Mrs. Kltzmiller, Mrs.

D. T. Maglll, Miss. Virginia Gillbam. Meeting of Sunday School Teachers Is Postponed.

Mrs. George Hair today announces that the meeting of the teachers in the Upper Alton Presbyterian Sunday school which was to have been held this evening, has been postponed for numerous reasons. meeting was to have been held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hair.

Two Homes Improved by New Paint. Prof. R. L. Lowry has just complet- effSmprovIng his residence place at the corner of Seminary and Walnut streets and also the bouse adjoining on the west which Prof.

Lowry owns and uses for tenement purposes. The of painting and decoratin dono by the Sondles firm and the two up and high cost of and the rising is to do people Stafford Miller, contractors the College avenue paving job, back at work and indications are that the paving contract will be finished within tho next six weeks provided weather indications do not interfere too much. have been at work the past few days since the mud on the street dried up after the big rain of ten days ago. Since the contractors got back on the job they have been interrupted by showers but they have made au effort to keep the job going anyway. Work ot laying brick at the east end; of the new pavement where It adjoins tho old pavement at the park entrance was started but not very much headway was made.

Much material has been delivered to the job. and brick for paving several blocks is on hand. Tho contractors think they can finish the job in about six weeks if the weather iu favorable for the work. Oglelby Case Is Compromised. A.

G. Oglesby, former Upper Alton contractor and tin shop man, said this afternoon that his attorney, W. P. Boynton, had attected a compromise In his case and that the case would not como to trial tomorrow in the Alton City Court as was scheduled on the docket. Mr.

Oglesby was Indicted by the last city jury for wife abandonment and failure to support his child. Oglesby was conducting a tin shop on Washington avenue In Upper Alton before leaving here and after his disappearance from tha city Ills wife took charge of the business and has been running It since. Oglesbrjfacullymen listened her houses show up handsomely with their new coats of paint. There has been a good deal ot painting done in Upper Alton this spring and many others have awarded contracts for having their houses painted within the next fow weeks. Dealers in paints and oil say they have doing a big business and that Upper Alton Is believing In the theory, "clean paint up." The very building new homes values of Upper Alton real estates is believed to have a good deal with so many Upper Alton making up tholr minds to tako better care of the buildings they already have and to put them In shape Instead of allowing them to run down aud their values to decrease.

Notes. Hon. Q. W. Dudley, of the Western Cartridge Company, has been quite ill for four or live days at his residence on Edwards street.

Miss Martha Matthews, of St. Louis, Is spending a few days with Upper Alton relatives. W. D. W.

Barnard received his Bulck roadster this afternoon from the shop where the car has been receiving a spring coat of paint. Mrs. W. T. Elmoro spoke for an hour this morning to the Shurtleff students at tha chapel exercises.

Mrs. Elmore a here to speak this evening at tho First Baptist Y.M.C.A, DRIVE WILL BE HELD NEXT MONTH After Annual Election Of Directors Time for Solicitation of Funds Is De cided On For June 1. TARDY PUPILS SCORED BY PAPER Paptr Tells Students to "Rise With Flrnt Issue. At the meeting ot tho Board of Dl rectors of the Y. M.

C. A. lastjpenlng the Nominating Committee reported that the following men bad been elect ed to the Board a't the election during the day. Mr. R.

M. Forbes, B. C. Richardson, Dr. W.

H. C. Smith, Geo. A. McKlnney, W.

C. Gates. Dr. Dickinson was also elected to fill tile vacancy which existed on the Board for some time. The first five men named will serve for three years and Dr.

Dickinson for two years. The election yestjH'day leaves the Board of Directors with Its full quota of fifteen men us follows. Gllson Brown, J. J. BeebV.

R. M. Forbes, B. C. Richardson, E.

A. Smtlh, L. Caywood, M. E. Ro- liinson, Dr.

W. H. C. Smith, W. C.

Gates, Geo. A. McKinney, W. D. Armstrong, C.

Brlstow, A. H. Meyerhoff. W. C.

Rea vis, and Dr. H. L. Dickinson. At the close of the regular meeting 'thene Board convemed and a Nominating Committee was appointed to name officers for the coming year, who will be elected at the next regular meeting of the Board early in June.

Some very interesting figures and statistics were presented by Secretary Webster covering the past few years of the Association which show a very healthy condition oC the organization and illuustrates very clearly that the local Association is steadily reaching a more standard basis as compared to other Associations In the State. The date for the Financial Campaign for the local work with its enlarged program and building alterations was set for Juno 7th. Secretary Webster reported that arrangements had been made with the International ofliee in New York City to sc.nd to Alton an expert from their financial department who wiil assist the local men In tho campaign. This will mean a very large saving to the Association as their is uo charge made for this man's service outside of his necessary expenses so that the usual percentage which is paid the campaign manager will be saved for 'the local work. The outlook Is very promising for the success ot this campaign and the Board of Directors are looking forward to making the Association mean much move to the city of Alton in the coming years than it has ever done.

The Sophomore, a publication by tu second year class of the Roosevelt High School, has made Its first appearance at the school. It is a six-page, two-column booklet, and gives a calendar of school events and the efforts of some the authors and humorists among the students. One of the editorials In the first Issue follows: "Did you Knoff- that there were 860 tardy marks in 'the high school the first quarter of the school year? There are about 600 pupils enrolled in this school. The grade schools, where the pupils are younger, hare made a far bettor than the high school. The records also show that most of the 'tardy marks were made by 72 pupils.

Must the reputation of the whole school suffer for these pupils? Come. my friend, set your alarm clock, rise with the birds and get to school in time." Other editorials In the paper urged regular attendance at classes and orderliness in passing from one class room to anotber. Funeral of Mrs. Eliza Young The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Young was held this afternon at two o'clock from the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Jolin Lock on West Fourth street. Services were private and were conducted by Rev, F. D. Butler, of St.

Episcopal church. Many friends attended the burial In 'Bethany cemetery, services at the sravo being open to friends of the well known woman. A quartette came over from isoko- mls to render some selections at the funerai services for Mrs. Young. The members were friends of her nephew, William Young.

Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral were two sons, Robert J. and Anthony W. Young aad one daughter, Mrs. A. C.

Walls with her and daughter from Vero, also William Young and daughter of Nokoinis. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fan-ell of St. Louis and A.

W. Crawford of Carlinville. Retail Merchants Elect Officers The annual election officers was held last night by the Alton Retail Merchants Association, and delegates to the State Convention at East Louis were selected J. H. Zlmmermann was elcted President; E.

E. Zeller, Vice President and. J. W. Schmoeiler, Treasurer.

The directors elected Include L. Hortmanu, C. L. Goulding, A. T.

Bivens, Sam Gould and C. A. Heintz. The delegates'to East St. Louis are A.

T. Bivens, C. J. Jitfoby, Jos Spring' man, J. W.

Schmoeiler, J. H. Zlmtnor- maun, and the alternates C. Fichtel, C. Schuette, George Hair, Fred Theen and C.

Newman. Petit Jurors Summoned. A petit jury for the Circuit Court been drawn at Edwardsvllle vhich includes the following from Alton: George A. Daubman, Wm. Hawkins Frank R.

Davis, J. P. 3allaghan, Fred Haborer, G. A. Sauvage, Barney Dannerman, E.

Apple- luist, Charles Ohiey, P. Burns, H. B. Harlow, Louis Schltter, and the following from Moro T. Kuethe, Wm.

Church of Alton and she is one of the most eloquent and interesting speak- uko George Schaefer, Harry Coop ers who has visited Shurtleff In many cr Wm months. The entire student body and Mrs. I). L. Held Is oxpcctud home the last of the week where she was called several days ago by the death of a relative.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wlckham, of fJostwiek street, are planning to move to East St. Louis the drat of Juno to reside. Mr.

Wickhain holds a position In tlyit city ana the couple have concluded to go there to live. Mr. and now of Washington avenue, will occupy tho residence Iloatwlch street of Mr. and Mrs. Wlckhatn when they leave town.

Tho of the iind Is HOME HAS BIG MONEY DEMAND Loans $25,000 And In Addition Will Pay Off $6,000 Cash'On Matured Stock Of Series. The Home Building Loan Association broke all their records for large loans, last evening' when the directors loaned out 525,000 at average premium of 15 cents. In the Home has matured a of stock which will be paid off at once the twenty eighth. This series consists of $6000 in cash and $3,500 in mortgages which will be cancelled. The statement was made by Secretary W.

P. Boynton today that the Home fortunately had such, a large sum of money to accommodate the stockholders who were in neel ot loans. LEGION POST TO MAKE PLANS FOR MEMORIAL Mayor Announces mation He Will Urging Observance Mondaylnstead of Sunday The American Legion win over the '-PoiulbuS of 2 for the MemorUt day City cemetery. AftW nnr with Mayor B.UYH. WM SlT ed that the Mayor haldoeS suggest, in a proclamation fo 1,1 orlal day that Monday be obWd instead of Sunday, the regul.7 lne88 ta Alton be closed as usual on that The committee was'told iimt was no other organization ep for the down town observance that it would be perfectly "reJSE all round for the American uX? take charge.

A committee had been called for Thursday eZ ing at the office of P. when an organization will be (i ec tei and plans will be laid fo Dfl tion in the march and tl ou Memorial day. The fewness of the surviving old soldiers of the Civfl War and feebleness made it inadvisable lay on them the responsibility for nlan ningf the Memorial day program It is expected that the public schools will close, at least in the aft- ernpn on Memorial day. In the past few years a Citizens' Committee has had charge of the Memorial day observance. This will be the first instance of the American Legion taking charge of the program and it is being done now by special request, the Legion accepting because no one else was taking it up House Passes Sundry Civil Bill By Associated Press.

Washington, 0. May House yesterday passed the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill, carrying approximately $420,000,000, more Uian two-thirds of which will go for the payment of war risk compensation claims. The appropriation, also covers cost of transportation of bodies ol American, dead from the battle fields. Tho prevalance of silk shirts doesn't prove that the wearers are rich, but only that 'the manufacturer Is7 Saving daylight accomplishes no good unless you use it. Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation and that makes the skin soft, clear and healthy.

Any druggist can supply you with Zemo, which generally overcomes skin diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples, rashes, blackheads, in most cases give way to Zemo. Frequently, minor Blemishes disappear overnight. Itching usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe, antt- liquid, dean, easy to use and dependable.

It costs only 35c; an extra large bottle, $1.00. It will not stain, is not greasy or sticky and is positively safe for tender, sensitive skins. The E. W. Rose Cleveland, 0.

i 1 1 1 1 it Services at St. Paul's on Ascension Day (Thursday) being the Feast o( the Ascension thoro will be ho following services in St. Paul's Episcopal church. 7:00 a. m.

Holy Eucharist; 9::10 a. Matins and Holy Eucharist; 5:00 p. Vespers. Parishioners are urgod to tako notice of these services and to remember that Ascension Day is a Holy Day of obligation. Joseph Taylor Sued For Divorce Julia Taylor lias fllud suit for divorce in the Circuit Court from Joseph Taylor; aliening diwrtion The couple parted 'March 10, ms after IS (years of married life, the separation bolus just two after tho wuddlnic vvlto avera she anniversary.

has four childre Miss Lola Wilson departed this morning for Grafton where -she will visit friends and relatives. She was by her i wo Miss Clarice Mrs. E. Anderson, of this morning aftor a visit of with her son-ln-Iaw. For lofants and Children Diamonds for May Gems bought advantageously, Priced is what Goulding's Diamond Service offers you.

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